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Despite the enormous work that lay ahead and the many obstacles that remained, there was reason to hope that the situation of the Palestinian people would improve.

Despite progress, however, male dominance remained entrenched.

This phenomenon refused to go away, despite the fact that since 1973 the planting of poppy in Kyrgyzstan had been completely banned.

For all the theorizing of Plato and Marx, the family seems to prevail unless other social institutions counteract or supersede it. Nepotism, patronage within the family circle, is thus a natural way for anybody in power, or aspiring to it, to strengthen his support in societies where other institutions are weak or non existent, or where the destruction of existing institutions forms part of the power grabber's intentions.

For all the theorizing of Plato and Marx, the family seems to prevail unless other social institutions counteract or supersede it.

Although calm, the security situation remains a source of concern.

Despite requests for corrective action, the situation in this regard has steadily worsened.

In Angola, despite the many efforts by the United Nations, the situation remains alarming.

Hayao explains in the booklet why he is against amending the Constitution even though current status is somewhat ambivalent

Despite its current distress, the dollar should retain its predominance for some time to come.

(b) Circumstances have become, if anything, more difficult in recent years, in spite of positive political developments

Despite Isabella giving birth to her second son, John, in 1316, Edward's position was precarious.

Despite certain improvements, China's human rights record remained poor.

In spite of this warning this new provision has been adopted on August 2003.

While it may be fairly calm at the moment, the poor economic situation continues to hamper Kosovo's overall recovery.

Despite the efforts being made, the authorities still had not been able to improve their situation.

In spite of high level educational attainment, women remained marginalized in the labour market.

Worse, despite the ongoing peace talks, the situation has further deteriorated in the occupied Palestinian territory.

The Security Council has not replied to my request, although the situation has dramatically worsened for the Croats in central Bosnia after the recent Muslim offensives.

Although the warrant cannot remain in effect for more than one week, successive warrants from week to week may be issued.

Even though it's not.

Like that's just totally out of your control.

though both are far larger than Hiroshima.

Despite the parlous fiscal position, for now the market for Japanese government bonds (JGBs) remains stable.

That provision had not been implemented, despite promises made by Mr. Jacques Chirac in 2003.

In Darfur, although the intensity of the conflict had diminished, the situation of civilians was still unacceptable.

Today, despite numerous appeals and efforts by the international community, the scene remains largely unchanged.

For example, a recent Pew poll showed that despite China s efforts to increase its soft power, the US remains dominant in all soft power categories. So, while China won the most gold medals, the Beijing Olympics did not turn the tables on the US outside the sports arenas.

So, while China won the most gold medals, the Beijing Olympics did not turn the tables on the US outside the sports arenas.

Although other emerging regions will undergo a similar shift, Asia will dominate this transformation.

Although much remains to be done, there has been definite progress in the overall situation in Central America since last year.

Despite the Bush campaign's efforts at spin control, the situation in Iraq is dire.

Yet despite the notable progress we have made, the situation in Georgia today is not ideal.

15. Despite such efforts, the situation has continued to worsen, seriously undermining the objectives of the Covenant.

quot Despite the solidarity and support shown by the international community in this matter, the situation on the ground has hardly evolved.

Despite favourable developments, nuclear weapons maintained their prominence on the international disarmament agenda.

Such situations continued despite the existence of human rights treaties and norms of international humanitarian law.

Jordan had taken on the responsibility of providing direct services, costing 120 million Jordanian dinars a year, amounting to over half of UNRWA apos s budget, to attend to outstanding needs, despite its own difficult economic situation.

And yet, despite the enormous disparities today, we have seen 200 years of remarkable progress.

Despite my forlorn appearance the governor is a friend of mine... and the president studied with a friend's friend.

25. Despite three years of diplomatic efforts aimed at finding a political solution to the conflict, the situation in Croatia had only become worse.

I went out even though it was raining.

A third bedroom!

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